50 years in Freemasonry – WBro Fred Chorlton

50 years in Freemasonry – WBro Fred Chorlton

Chris Welton (APGM), Fred Chorlton, Keith Maguire (WM) September 12th was a very special evening for WBro Frederick Denis Chorlton at Volunteer Lodge No 2905 as we celebrated his 50 years in Freemasonry. After the Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous...
APGM visits Ashbury Lodge No 1459

APGM visits Ashbury Lodge No 1459

WBro Chris Welton (APGM) and WBro Harry Riley (WM) On 2ndOctober, WBro Chris Welton PSGD  APGM for the Manchester Districts visited Ashbury Lodge No 1459 accompanied by a Deputation from the Manchester Districts. The WM, WBro Harry Riley welcomed the Assistant...
The benefit of being a Friend of the ELMC

The benefit of being a Friend of the ELMC

Every brother is well aware of the benefit to the East Lancashire Masonic Charity of becoming a Friend of the charity and contributing a minimum of £60 per year. I can also guarantee that not many Brethren are aware that as individuals, they to can also benefit from...
Lodge of St John 191 Celebrates 250 Years in Freemasonry

Lodge of St John 191 Celebrates 250 Years in Freemasonry

On Thursday 12th September the Lodge of St. John No. 191 celebrated 250 years of Freemasonry and it was certainly a night to remember.  The Lodge tyled at 6pm  Bro Stephen Allanson the current Worshipful Master of the Lodge of St John 191 opened the Lodge after which...
‘Cooperman’ Memorial Shoot. Abbey Lodge  2529

‘Cooperman’ Memorial Shoot. Abbey Lodge  2529

WBro John Cooper On the 15 August 2019, almost one year since the sad passing of Worshipful Brother John Cooper and his dear wife Susan whilst on holiday in Egypt, the Brethren of Abbey Lodge (No. 2529) organised the first-ever ‘Cooperman’ Memorial Shoot at the...